Re(1): Competing In A World EconomyIP: 71.169.159.24Posted on January 31, 2010 at 16:59:23 by Bruce Cowan

Bill is right on. We have never taught foreign languages in this country with the goal of fluency. The excuse I keep hearing is: `What's the need, everyone around the world speaks English.' It's more than being fluent in another language. It's about understanding and taking an interest in other peoples and cultures. Replies: